The SSO Site Partnership Manager optimizes the cooperation with selected trial sites, considered key accounts for Novartis with huge potential to significantly contribute to the portfolio execution, aiming to improve performance in clinical studies regarding patient numbers, timelines, data flow and quality and thus establishes Novartis as partner of choice in clinical trials.About the RoleKey responsibilities:Responsible for key account network within the country/extended country group (OPCs & satellite countries)Defines tailored engagement model with assigned sites according to local and structural needs of these sitesPrepares and implements Site Partnership Strategy Plans in cooperation with assigned accountsDefines measures of success for each site in scope (e.g., % increase in portfolio volume, patient density, start-up, and contracting timelines)Single point of contact for all relevant stakeholders (e.g., departments heads, investigators, pharmacists, clinic administration) across all therapeutic areas at assigned sites regarding all study overarching topicsSupport feasibility process in close cooperation with the SSO Feasibility ManagerSupport and optimize early site engagement, speed of site initiation readiness as well as achievement of committed patient numbers in the assigned sitesResponsibility to analyze all information regarding the assigned sites, to oversee all study activities and to survey sites' strengths, areas of improvement and capacitiesSupport sites to develop their network with other departments to improve study start-up, patient management and recruitmentSupport negotiation of study fees, contracts, contract templates and master templates as applicable.Minimum Requirements:Degree in scientific or health disciplineMinimum 5 years' experience in clinical research in a role that oversees (project management) and/or with monitoring clinical trials.Capable of leading in a matrix environment, without direct reports.Understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on monitoring and study executionStrong project management capabilities with demonstrated ability to problem solve and mediate complex issuesFluent in English and Portuguese.Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world.
How can we achieve this?
With our people.
It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions.
Be a part of this mission and join us!Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
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